Recalls

Recall 104369

  • USA Recall: In the event of a crash, a larger front passenger seat occupant may not be properly restrained and be at an increased risk of injury.
    Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain model year 2014 highlander and highlander hybrid vehicles. the affected vehicles may have improper software installed in the air bag electronic control unit (ecu) for the operation of the front passenger seat belt force limiter, and as a result, the force limiter may use the restraint setting designed for small occupants, such as those that weigh approximately 110 pounds, for all occupants regardless of their size. as such, some of these vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 208, "occupant crash protection."

    Corrective Action:
    Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will install a software update in the air bag electronic control unit, free of charge. the recall began on june 27, 2014. owners may contact toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.

    Additional Notes:
    Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

    • Affected Vehicles

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